Synopsis
When his mother's drinking problem causes him to spend several months with country relatives in upstate Wisconsin, sixteen-year-old Carl begins to build a new life for himself, only to see it threatened by a serious mistake from his painful past
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Review
"A strong central character...a well-placed, believable plot." School Library Journal
"Carl's...turnabout is convincing enough to sustain the story's power." Booklist"
Praise for Up Country...
"A strong central character...a well-placed, believable plot."--School Library Journal
"Carl's...turnabout is convincing enough to sustain the story's power."--Booklist
"Gripping, satisfying, and heart-wrenching--another winner from a talented writer."--Voya
"A powerful story, memorably told."--Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Up Country... "A strong central character...a well-placed, believable plot."--School Library Journal
"Carl's...turnabout is convincing enough to sustain the story's power."--Booklist
"Gripping, satisfying, and heart-wrenching--another winner from a talented writer."--Voya
"A powerful story, memorably told."--Kirkus ReviewsAbout the Author
Alden R. Carter (www.aldencarter.com) is an award-winning author of nine novels, twenty books of nonfiction, and six picture books. His books for young adults include ALA Best Books for Young Adults Bull Catcher and Between a Rock and a Hard Place. Mr. Carter lives with his family in Wisconsin.
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